Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on Josh Downs

PodcastWeek 1 data dump: Smash starts for kickoff weekendSeptember 9, 2026

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Our guy Josh Downs, the only one over 20 percent... I feel like Downs is a pretty good start this week.

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STACKED’s take

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Josh Downs is a strong Week 1 start based on high target share.

Josh Downs is a strong start for Week 1, as he led the Colts' passing distribution in targets per route run (23.4%) and red zone targets (12) when playing alongside Alec Pierce and Tyler Warren last year.

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Josh DownsNegativeRole

Downs' elite slot role is QB-dependent; hold or trade candidate.

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Josh DownsNegativeDepth Chart

The two WR trade deadline takes that I feel most strongly about: 1) Garrett Wilson trade rumors are nothing but internet fodder and wishcasting. The...

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Steelers exploring trade for Colts WR Josh Downs to bolster offense

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Downs established as key Colts contributor since 2023 draft.

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Josh DownsPositiveNews

If Downs can get arrested today, he'll be a Chief by tomorrow. [Retweeted](

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Josh DownsNegativeRole

Giants' slot usage by Likely and Nabers limits Downs' role clarity.

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